Galaxy Gaming has appointed John M. Boushy to its board of directors, effective Wednesday. Boushy succeeds Meredith Brill, who has informed the board of her intention to step down after four years of service, as a Class II Director.
Boushy brings more than 45 years of leadership experience in the gaming, hospitality, technology and entertainment industries. He is the founder and managing member of Boushy Consulting, where he advises gaming operators, investors and senior executives on strategic, operational and development matters.
Through his consulting practice, Boushy served in executive management roles with the parent company of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, was an advisor to the Second Priority Noteholders Committee during the bankruptcy of Caesars Entertainment Operating Company, served on the board of Caesars Entertainment after its emergence from bankruptcy, and has served since 2015 as co-founder and chairman of the parent company of ReelMetrics.
Prior to founding Boushy Consulting, he served as CEO, president and director of Ameristar Casinos, where he was responsible for leading all aspects of the company’s operations and growth strategy. Before joining Ameristar, he spent more than two decades with Harrah’s Entertainment, holding a series of senior executive positions.
During his tenure at Harrah’s, Boushy oversaw enterprise-wide strategic growth initiatives, enabled by the collaboration of operations, marketing, and information technology; led the integration of the landmark merger between Harrah’s Entertainment and Caesars, delivering twice the proforma synergies; and directed major development and capital investment projects.
He is widely recognized as an innovator in the application of technology, marketing analytics and operational excellence within the gaming industry, which powers what is now Caesars Total Rewards.
“We are pleased to welcome John to the Galaxy Gaming Board of Directors,” said Mark Lipparelli, chairman of the board. “We are fortunate to have someone of his reputation and rare capability lend his expertise to our team.”
Lipparelli described Boushy as a major force in the gaming industry for several decades, working alongside many of the industry’s most talented leaders and visionaries.
Lipparelli added, “John’s extensive executive leadership experience, coupled with his background in strategic planning, technology innovation, mergers and acquisitions, operations and corporate governance, will be invaluable as Galaxy continues to execute its long-term growth strategy.”
The Galaxy board also expressed its appreciation to Brill for her service.
“We thank Meredith for her many contributions to Galaxy Gaming over the past four years,” said Lipparelli. “Her insights and guidance have helped position the company for its next phase of growth, and we wish her every success in her future endeavors.”
